Account Executive, Advertising Sales_

Account Executive, Advertising SalesThe New York Post delivers the best in News, Sports, Entertainment and Pop Culture with wit, irreverence and authority. The ideal candidate is passionate about **sports and entertainment,** and will have at least 2 years of sales experience (with online video sales experience a plus) in a major market with direct and agency media experience. **Responsibilities:**+ Identify and develop new business opportunities, and convert them into long term partnerships, with a results-driven approach to... leveraging our sports and entertainment content+ Collaborate with internal partners to drive revenue and meet/exceed established sales targets+ Offer solution that help clients achieve their business goals+ Close business to meet set sales target+ Deliver compelling sales presentations with confidence+ Prioritize client relations: maintain productive & timely client communication to ensure partner satisfaction and enhance the buyer experience+ Monitor competition to continually prospect new account leads**Requirements:**+ At least two years of proven experience in media sales or a similar sales/customer service role+ Extensive agency/client direct relationships+ Excellent communication and presentation skills, as well as the ability to build relationships+ Knowledge of market research tools, and prospecting techniques (including Media Radar, Winmo, etc. Accordingly, offers extended for this role will include an annual bonus target typically expressed as percentage of salary. Similarly to salary, set annual incentive bonus targets are based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice, experience, tenure, and essential skills.At The New York Post we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company.